Pittsburgh Oil Fire Hurts Twenty Firemen at Refinery
A massive oil tank collapsed at Atlantic Refining in Pittsburgh on Friday, igniting a blaze that swept nine city blocks. Twenty firemen were seriously injured, with some fatalities feared as flames spread and smaller fires erupted nearby. Rescue efforts were hampered by smoke as experts from Standard Oil aided the effort. officials estimate losses may exceed $1.5 million unless containment improves.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Refining Company
Fire Department
Atlantic
Standard Oil Company
Franklin
Motorcycle Damaged by Fire on Real Street
A motorcycle belonging to Raymond Stanton was badly damaged by a fire caused by a carburetor leak. An alarm from box 42 at 8 10 p.m. reported the blaze on Real Street.
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Raymond Stanton
Real Street
Heat and political speeches stir the sultry season
Arthur Mometer notes the approaching summer heat and the forthcoming election season. Citizens face a wave of heated air and fevered campaigns as candidates promise change, delivering speeches to persuade voters this summer.
Death near Carbon garage shrouded in mystery
Austrian immigrant John Woodich was found dead near a garage behind Matt Jaric’s boarding house in Carbon. Coroner suspects poisoned liquor. no violent marks. Woodich, 54, worked at Carbon quarries. insurance policy worth 1000 dollars to daughter Melissa Paranooid.
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John Woodich
Matt Jaric
Carbon
John Vaseviteh
Jaric
Weodich
Justice of the Peace
James H. Eakin
Hillsville
J. P
Woodich
Jobo Vascovitch
Caldwell
Cunftlingham
Lowellville
Woodieh
Conservative Life Insurance Co
Wheeling
W. Vu
Melissa Paranooid
Licely
Kesler
Sututhers
Marriage Licenses in Elwood City and Nearby Areas
John M. Cornelius and Thelma Irene Beaver of Elwood City. James M. Conway of Glevaland and Elizabeth T. Williams of New Castle. Lillian J. Fisher of New Castle Road. William J. McChesney and Elizabeth J. Cover of New Castle and New Wilmington.
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John M. Cornelius
Elwood City
Thelma Irene Beaver
Eliwood City
Meands
Henderson
Cleveland
Lillian J. Fisher
New Castley RD
James M. Conway
Glevaland
Eligabeth T. Williams
New Castle
Wiliam J. McChesney
Elizabeth J. Cover
New Wilmington
Mrs Best to testify in Dufford murder trial
Mrs Josephine Best charged with murder of Carl Dufford goes on trial in Lawrence county court on Monday June 18. The Commonwealth is aided by ex judge William E Porter and DA R Lawrence Hildebrand with Dufford family backing. Defense led by Samuel L McCracken with C Henry Akeng and John Greer assisting. The case is expected to last the week with many jurors already opinionated. Best will testify in her own defense per McCracken.
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Josephine Best
Carl H. Dufford
Lawrence County
Commonwealth District
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
William E. Porter
Duffords
Samuel L. McCracken
Mra. Best
C. Henry Akeng
John Greer
Butler, Ps
Flood in Platte River Valley Reaches Serious Stage
The Platte river valley flood grows worse as the South Platte at Ogallala breaches banks flooding homes and forcing residents to seek higher ground. Keith county commissioners were warned but did not act, while northwestern Nebraska near Norfolk endured a severe tornado damaging crops and farm buildings though avoiding towns.
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International
Omaha
Neb
Platte River
South Platte
Ogullalo
Keith County
Nebraska
Norfolk
International Head Of Printers Dies
John McFarland, president of the International Typographical Union, died at St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis from pneumonia at age 64. He had just begun a second term as head of the union and had moved from New York to Indianapolis after his election. Born in Talbot Australia, his funeral plans were not confirmed, with likely arrangements to send the body to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where a son lives.
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International News Service
New York
John McFarland
International Typographical Union
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
McParland
Typographical Union
Union
Indianapoli
Talbot
Australia
Grand Rapids
Mich
Patsy Brannigan Set for Gotham Ring Bout
Patsy Brannigan will be one of the battlers in the semi show for the Johnny Dunder Eugene Criqui title fight in New York. Report from New Castle today confirms Brannigan’s participation in the Gotham ring showdown.
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New Castle
Patsy Brannigan
Featherwolsht
Johnny Dunder
Eugene Criqui
New York
Bulgaria Readies For War Amid Denial Report
Bulgarian government rumored to prepare for war despite official denial. Reports claim 70,000 troops in Sofia, irregular bands siding with revolutionaries, and King Boris preparing to flee by plane if peasants succeed. Greek and Balkan authorities fear broader conflict and possible demobilization actions by neighboring nations.
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David M. Church
Orange Guard
Sofia
Times
Stambunsky
Heady
Doris
Athens
Thrace
Curran Sworn In As Commissioner For Ellis Island
Henry H. Curran of New York was sworn in today as Commissioner of Immigration for Ellis Island after talks with Secretary of Labor Davis and immigration officials. The oath was given by Samuel J. Gompers. Curran will start duties on July 1.
Fight In Wisconsin Senate Over Repeal Delayed By Recess
MADISON Wis June 16 Delay in the fight in the state senate over the Tucker bill to repeal state prohibition enforcement laws was caused today by a recess of that body. The bill received this morning from the house and was placed on the calendar which would automatically bring up for consideration Tuesday.
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International News Service
Madison
Wis
State Senate
Tha DI Wank
House
Formal Bus Line Permit Filed For 7th Ward
Pennsylvania-Ohio Coach Lines seeks a certificate of public convenience from the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania to operate auto bus service from Washington and Mill streets to Mahoningtown. Hearing set for June 28 in Pittsburgh. filing made in Harrisburg today. An additional filing requests discontinuing street car service on Mahoning Avenue Cedar Street Clayton Street and Liberty Street in Pittsburgh until further order.
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Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania-Ohio Coach Lines Company
Washington and
Mill Streets
Mahoningtown
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Avenue
Public Service
Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Asi
Mahoning Avenue
Cedar Street
Clayton Street
Liberty Street
Want Conference On Limitation Of Air Forces
Washington report notes renewed push for a world arms conference to curb airship and submarine production. Rep. Thomas Butler predicts a spring call as Europe remains unsettled and White House officials weigh prospects for a new global accord. Harding and Hughes favor the idea in principle, though confidence is lacking since the prior Washington conference.
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George R. Holale
International Mews Service
Washington
Great Britain
Harding Su
White House
State Department
Congress
Thomas $. Butler
Pennsylvania
Naval
Butler
Europe
Harding
Hughes
Plasterers Wanted for New News Building
Ten or twelve plasterers needed at the new News building on North Mercer Street. Inquire your plasterer on the job.
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News
Mercer Street
Girl With Broken Back Elopes From Western Hospital
A 19 year old woman with a broken back at a western hospital eloped with her 19 year old sweetheart George C Franklin. After an auto ride lasting two hours they married last night at Redwood City, carried to the altar by the groom.
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International News Service
San Francisco
Elan Strang
Miss Strang
George C
Franklin
Rebecca Strang
De Valera declines to lead Republican ticket in election
Dublin reports Éamonn De Valera, fugitive Irish leader, says he will not seek the Republican ticket in the upcoming election. He urges followers to consider running with other parties to demonstrate popular choice in a free election.
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de Valera
Informational News Service
DuBois
Éamonn de Valera
iDe Valera
Phiy
Seeking Person Who Fires On Balloons In West Virginia
The Navy Department will pursue the person responsible for gunfire attacks on balloons over West Virginia. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt asked Governor Morgan for cooperation to stop the practice and break it up.
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West Virginia
International News Service
Washington
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Morgan
Death record for Margaret Ah Dunoaings in Ampton area
Obituary notes the death of Margaret Ah Dunoaings, 24, with scant details. Isabel Ark Taylor of Crafcon, Pennsylvania, is mentioned alongside a related note from the same record.
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Margaret Ah Dunoaings
Amdon Tewastity
Isabel Ark Taylor
Crafcon
Damage Fire Fiend Strikes East Side Homes
Early morning fires in three East Side homes triggered alarms of a roaming arsonist. Detectives name a man 35 to 41 thought mentally unbalanced as a prime suspect after arson threats and a revolver incident. Police plan increased surveillance and rapid action to halt further destruction and robberies linked to the firebug.
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Hue
East Side
Thomas Linch
Henry Dysart
Uigh
Priice Rider
Waliam Hyberger
Oak Street
Knauth Brokerage House Is Bankrupt
On the New York Stock Exchange floor today, the stock brokerage firm of Knauth Naehad and Kaline was announced bankrupt. This marks another link in a sensational series of suspensions affecting Wall Street in the past ten weeks.
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Convernationel Bews Service
SW York
James
Patlice
Knauth, Naehad and Kaline
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
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Patsy
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Jugo Slavia
Rouman- Int
Czecho-Slovakia
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